'America's Supernanny' picked up by Lifetime

Lifetime has ordered eight one-hour episodes of the unscripted series America's Supernanny.

Based on the global format, the show will feature an American nanny who travels across the country giving advice to parents on how to raise their children.

Lifetime's Nancy Dubuc said: "The importance of family and childcare is key to women and we are constantly looking to provide programming that involves what's important to them.

"This program will do just that and showcase America's Supernanny's approach and experience to not only entertain parents and their children, but also help them work through any problems they might have."

Open casting has been launched by Shed Media US to find the country's best nanny, with full details available on the Lifetime website. Families who wish to appear on the program and receive advice from the nanny may also apply now.

International versions of the format include the UK's Supernanny, hosted by Jo Frost.